Mediterra Apartment Homes
43100 Palm Royale Dr,
La Quinta, CA 92253
$1,995 - $2,860
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in La Quinta, CA
What is the average rent in La Quinta, CA?
$2,045/month
Average Rent
803 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in La Quinta, CA is $2,045 per month. This is 25% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/month, making La Quinta one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in La Quinta, you can expect to pay about $1,802 per month for a studio, $2,045 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,411 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,276 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in La Quinta, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.6%, which averages out to $52 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in La Quinta, CA
Last Updated September 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
14%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
86%
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in La Quinta, CA?
Because the average rent in La Quinta is $2,045, you’ll want to make about $6,816 per month or $81,792 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does La Quinta, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.